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Port Wentworth's St. Patrick's Day police crackdown starts this afternoon

The Port Wentworth Police Department Thursday announced it would enforce a zero tolerance policy for driving violations within its city limits beginning Thursday afternoon through early Monday morning.

Police Chief Matt Libby said officers have been instructed to issue citations for all violations and no warnings would be issued as the department holds its annual St. Patrick’s Day Traffic Safety Initiative from 4 p.m. Thursday through 7 a.m. Monday.

The operation will include a larger than usual police presence, random road safety check points at various locations to check for drivers under the influence, unrestrained drivers and other infractions, said police Sgt. Steven Holmes. Police ask that drivers have their license and insurance information available when they approach a road check to keep the process moving.

“We hope that everyone who chooses to celebrate this holiday weekend does so responsibly and we will do our part to keep the roads safe so that they can make it home,” Libby said in a prepared statement. “If you decide to drink, please use a designated driver or taxi. There are also programs in place to bring you and your vehicle home should you have too much to drink, so there is really no excuse to get behind the wheel impaired.”